Rapeseed production in Ireland
In 2024 Ireland produced 65,620 t of rapeseed, the 38th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 92%. The record was 94,110 t in 2023. Area harvested: 16,100 ha, yield 4.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 65,620 t
- World rank
- 38 of 64
- 10-year change
- +92%
- Record
- 94,110 t
- 2023
Rapeseed in Ireland, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Ireland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.1
- world 2.0 (+99%)
- kg per person
- 12.5
- world 10.8
- 10-year change
- +92%
- world +18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Switzerland | 74,435 | 0.08% |
| 37 | Austria | 71,490 | 0.08% |
| 38 | Ireland | 65,620 | 0.07% |
| 39 | Turkey | 61,664 | 0.07% |
| 40 | Mongolia | 59,354 | 0.07% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65,620 | −30% | 16,100 | 4.08 |
| 2023 | 94,110 | +22% | 21,560 | 4.37 |
| 2022 | 76,890 | +50% | 15,760 | 4.88 |
| 2021 | 51,160 | +16% | 11,250 | 4.55 |
| 2020 | 44,130 | +18% | 10,340 | 4.27 |
| 2019 | 37,490 | −6.9% | 9,240 | 4.06 |
| 2018 | 40,280 | −3.5% | 10,610 | 3.80 |
| 2017 | 41,723 | +22% | 10,100 | 4.13 |
| 2016 | 34,100 | −15% | 9,900 | 3.44 |
| 2015 | 39,900 | +17% | 8,900 | 4.48 |
| 2014 | 34,200 | −30% | 9,400 | 3.64 |
| 2013 | 49,200 | −16% | 13,700 | 3.59 |
| 2012 | 58,700 | +5.0% | 17,500 | 3.35 |
| 2011 | 55,900 | +99% | 12,400 | 4.51 |
| 2010 | 28,100 | +19% | 8,000 | 3.51 |
| 2009 | 23,700 | +17% | 6,300 | 3.76 |
| 2008 | 20,300 | −36% | 5,600 | 3.63 |
| 2007 | 31,900 | +78% | 8,200 | 3.89 |
| 2006 | 17,900 | +26% | 5,100 | 3.51 |
| 2005 | 14,200 | +112% | 3,700 | 3.84 |
| 2004 | 6,700 | −6.9% | 2,200 | 3.05 |
| 2003 | 7,200 | +7.5% | 2,300 | 3.13 |
| 2002 | 6,700 | −8.2% | 2,200 | 3.05 |
| 2001 | 7,300 | −15% | 2,400 | 3.04 |
| 2000 | 8,600 | +72% | 2,700 | 3.19 |
| 1999 | 5,000 | −71% | 2,600 | 1.92 |
| 1998 | 17,000 | +42% | 5,600 | 3.04 |
| 1997 | 12,000 | +20% | 4,400 | 2.73 |
| 1996 | 10,000 | −23% | 3,500 | 2.86 |
| 1995 | 13,000 | −24% | 4,100 | 3.17 |
| 1994 | 17,000 | +89% | 6,400 | 2.66 |
| 1993 | 9,000 | −50% | 3,400 | 2.65 |
| 1992 | 18,000 | −22% | 5,900 | 3.05 |
| 1991 | 23,000 | +15% | 6,200 | 3.71 |
| 1990 | 20,000 | +100% | 5,400 | 3.70 |
| 1989 | 10,000 | −17% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1988 | 12,000 | −25% | 4,000 | 3.00 |
| 1987 | 16,000 | +167% | 6,000 | 2.67 |
| 1986 | 6,000 | −57% | 2,000 | 3.00 |
| 1985 | 14,000 | −6.7% | 4,000 | 3.50 |
| 1984 | 15,000 | +275% | 4,000 | 3.75 |
| 1983 | 4,000 | −11% | 2,000 | 2.00 |
| 1982 | 4,500 | +125% | 2,000 | 2.25 |
| 1981 | 2,000 | +100% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1980 | 1,000 | +150% | 800 | 1.25 |
| 1979 | 400 | −20% | 500 | 0.80 |
| 1978 | 500 | 0.0% | 550 | 0.91 |
| 1977 | 500 | +67% | 550 | 0.91 |
| 1976 | 300 | 0.0% | 300 | 1.00 |
| 1975 | 300 | — | 300 | 1.00 |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 40,753 t USD 20.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 25 of 59
- Imports
- 999 t USD 1.9 m
- Importer rank
- 58 of 91
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of rapeseed in Ireland?
Ireland produced 65,620 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Ireland ranked 38th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
How has the production of rapeseed in Ireland changed?
It rose by 92% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +18% for the world. The record was 94,110 t in 2023.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Ireland?
4.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (65,620 t from 16,100 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Ireland export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 40,753 t (USD 20.8 m) and imports of 999 t (USD 1.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.